BMW automotive engine families listed as N62. Specifications below retain the source's separate family and variant labels.
Family specifications
BMW N62
| Field | Reported value |
|---|---|
| Production | 2001-2010 |
| Configuration | Naturally aspirated 90° V8 |
| Displacement | 3.6 L (3,600 cc) 4.0 L (4,000 cc) 4.4 L (4,398 cc) 4.8 L (4,799 cc) |
| Cylinder bore | 84 mm (3.31 in) 87 mm (3.43 in) 92 mm (3.62 in) 93 mm (3.7 in) |
| Piston stroke | 81.2 mm (3.20 in) 84.1 mm (3.31 in) 82.7 mm (3.26 in) 88.3 mm (3.48 in) |
| Cylinder block material | Aluminium |
| Cylinder head material | Aluminium |
| Valvetrain | DOHC w/ VVT & VVL |
| Fuel system | Port injected |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Predecessor | BMW M62 |
| Successor | BMW N63 |
Variant specifications
Versions
| Engine | Displacement | Power | Torque | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N62B36 | 3,600 cc (219.7 cu in) | 200 kW (268 hp) at 6,200 rpm | 360 N⋅m (266 lb⋅ft) at 3,700 rpm | 2001 |
| N62B40 | 4,000 cc (244.1 cu in) | 225 kW (302 hp) at 6,300 rpm | 390 N⋅m (288 lb⋅ft) at 3,500 rpm | 2005 |
| N62B44 | 4,398 cc (268.4 cu in) | 235 kW (315 hp) at 6,100 rpm | 440 N⋅m (325 lb⋅ft) at 3,700 rpm | 2003 |
| N62B44 | 4,398 cc (268.4 cu in) | 245 kW (329 hp) at 6,100 rpm | 450 N⋅m (332 lb⋅ft) at 3,600 rpm | 2001 |
| N62B48 | 4,799 cc (292.9 cu in) | 265 kW (355 hp) at 6,200 rpm | 500 N⋅m (369 lb⋅ft) at 3,500 rpm | 2004 |
| N62B48 | 4,799 cc (292.9 cu in) | 261 kW (350 hp) at 6,300 rpm | 475 N⋅m (350 lb⋅ft) at 3,400 rpm | 2005 |
| N62B48 | 4,799 cc (292.9 cu in) | 270 kW (362 hp) at 6,300 rpm | 490 N⋅m (361 lb⋅ft) at 3,400 rpm | 2005 |
| H1 | 4,398 cc (268.4 cu in) | 368 kW (493 hp) at 5,500 rpm | 700 N⋅m (516 lb⋅ft) at 3,500 rpm | 2007 |
| H1 | 4,398 cc (268.4 cu in) | 390 kW (523 hp) at 5,500 rpm | 725 N⋅m (535 lb⋅ft) at 4,750 rpm | 2007 |
Recorded vehicle applications
N62B36
- 2001-2005 E65/E66 735i/735Li
N62B40
- 2005-2010 E60/E61 540i sedan and touring
- 2005-2008 E65/E66 740i/740Li sedan
N62B44
Applications - 235 kW (315 hp) version:
- 2003-2006 E53 X5 4.4i
Applications - 245 kW (329 hp) version:
- 2001-2005 E65/E66 745i/745Li
- 2003-2005 E60/E61 545i
- 2003-2005 E63/E64 645Ci
- 2005-2007 Morgan Aero 8 Series 2 and Series 3
N62B48
Applications- 261 kW (350 hp) version:
- 2007–2010 E70 X5 4.8i SAV
Applications- 265 kW (355 hp) version:
- 2003–2011 Wiesmann GT MF4 / Roadster MF4
- 2004-2006 E53 X5 4.8iS SAV
Applications- 270 kW (362 hp) version:
- 2005-2010 E60/E61 550i sedan and touring
- 2005–2010 E63/E64 650i coupé and convertible
- 2005-2008 E65/E66 750i/750Li
- 2008–2010 Morgan Aero 8 Series 4, Series 5, Aeromax, and Aero Coupe
- 2010–2015 Morgan Aero SuperSports
BMW automotive engine directory
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Sources
Curated reference notes. Applicability follows the cited sources; hardware testing by this wiki is not implied.
- Wikipedia: List of BMW engines. Wikipedia contributors; CC BY-SA 4.0. Source revision oldid 1382309748; accessed 2026-11-10.
- Wikipedia: BMW N62. Wikipedia contributors; CC BY-SA 4.0. Source revision oldid 1382047370; accessed 2026-11-10.